Blasphemy of French journal detestable, denounced by all Muslims : NA Speaker

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Speaker National Assembly Asad Qaiser Monday said the Holy Prophet (PBUH) was the blessing for the whole universe and no one must be allowed to hurt the feelings of the Muslims. During meeting with Minister for Religious Affairs Noor ul Haq Qadri, the Speaker said that Parliament of Pakistan would raise… Continue reading Blasphemy of French journal detestable, denounced by all Muslims : NA Speaker

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UN calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution on first Int’l Day for Clean Air

UNITED NATIONS, Sep 07 (APP):As the world marked the first International Day of Clean Air for blue skies on Monday, the United Nations called for global efforts to reduce air pollution, saying that nine out of ten people breathe unclean air that contributes to heart disease, strokes, lung cancer and other respiratory diseases. In a… Continue reading UN calls for decisive global action to beat air pollution on first Int’l Day for Clean Air

PTI to win next general election on its performance: State Minister

APP48-07 FAISALABAD: September 07 - Federal Minister for Parliamentary Affairs, Ali Muhammad Khan addressing a press conference along with Parliamentary Secretary for Railway, Farrukh Habib and MNA Faiz ullah Kamoka at Circuit House. APP photo by Tasawar Abbas

FAISALABAD, Sep 07 (APP):State Minister for Parliamentary Affairs Ali Muhammad Khan on Monday said that process of change had started and the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) government would completely transform the existing corrupt system before contesting the next general election. Addressing a press conference here at Circuit House, he said the PTI had won election for… Continue reading PTI to win next general election on its performance: State Minister

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President confers awards on 44 individuals for gallantry, services to Pakistan

President Dr. Arif Alvi conferring civil awards on Pakistanis and foreigners in recognition of their services for Pakistan, at Aiwan-e-Sadr, Islamabad, on 07-09-2020.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP):President Dr Arif Alvi Monday conferred national civilian awards on 44 individuals, including locals and foreign nationals in recognition of their gallantry, meritorious services to Pakistan and for showing excellence in their respective fields. The awards were presented at a special investiture ceremony held at Aiwan-e-Sadr, also attended by federal cabinet members,… Continue reading President confers awards on 44 individuals for gallantry, services to Pakistan

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5 properties worth 156.45 million auctioned

FEDERAL MINISTER FOR PRIVATISATION AND CHAIRMAN PC BOARD, MUHAMMEDMIAN SOOMRO, FEDERAL MINISTER FOR MARITIME AFFAIRS, ALI HAIDER ZAIDI AND SPECIAL ASSISTANT TO THE PRIME MINISTER ON OVERSEAS PAKISTANIS AND HRD, SAYED ZULFIKAR ABBAS BUKHARI AT THE INAUGURAL SESSION OF THE AUCTION OF FEDERAL GOVERNMENT PROPERTIES, IN ISLAMABAD ON SEPTEMBER 07, 2020.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): The Ministry of Privatization on Monday auctioned five properties worth of Rs.156.45 million owned by different ministries and division to create resources for economic development and prosperity. As a result of bidding against the reserve price of Rs140.525 million, ministry of privatization was successfully able to raise Rs 156.45 million for… Continue reading 5 properties worth 156.45 million auctioned

Serving poor with dignity key concept of Naya Pakistan: PM

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan Monday said it was his government’s key concept to serve the poor without undermining their dignity and self respect, considering it a responsibility, not a favour. During his visit to the first remodeled Shelter Home (Panagah) in Tarlai area of the Federal Capital, the prime minister said… Continue reading Serving poor with dignity key concept of Naya Pakistan: PM

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Pakistan potential destination for foreign investment, Hafeez informs investors

Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh chairing a meeting with delegation of FORTESCUE Metals Group Ltd Australia, led by Mr. Andrew Forrest, Chairman of the Group in Islamabad on September 07, 2020.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Adviser to the Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday urged foreign investors to invest in Pakistan, which has unique location that makes it the best potential destination for foreign investment. Chairing a meeting here with the delegation of FORTESCUE Metal Group Ltd Australia led by Mr.… Continue reading Pakistan potential destination for foreign investment, Hafeez informs investors

Japan important defence partner; Pak highly values its ties, says Zobaida Jalal

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Federal Minister for Defence Production Zobaida Jalal Monday said Pakistan considered Japan as an important defence partner and highly values relations with Japan. Ambassador of Japan Matsuda Kuninori on Monday called on Federal Minister for Defence Production Zobaida Jalal, here said a press release. She welcomed the dignitary and said, “The… Continue reading Japan important defence partner; Pak highly values its ties, says Zobaida Jalal

Navy Day acknowledges sacrifices, spirit of 1965 War heroes: Naval Chief

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ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): Chief of Naval Staff Pakistan Navy Admiral Zafar Mahmood Abbasi on Monday said 8th September, the Navy Day, is celebrated by Pakistan Navy to acknowledge the sacrifices and spirit of our Naval heroes who epitomized grit, courage and valour during the 1965 War. The day reminds us of the heroic deeds… Continue reading Navy Day acknowledges sacrifices, spirit of 1965 War heroes: Naval Chief

Center commits Rs 736 bn for 5 projects under Karachi Transformation Plan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):The Federal Government on Monday committed to provide funding of Rs 736 billion for five projects under the Karachi Transformation Plan announced by the Prime Minister last week. The commitment was finalized during a meeting held here chaired by Minister for Planning, Development and Special Initiatives Asad Umar. The meeting discussed in… Continue reading Center commits Rs 736 bn for 5 projects under Karachi Transformation Plan

PM for better coordination among all federal, provincial institutions to tackle challenges of climate change

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday stressed the need of better coordination among all the federal and provincial institutions concerned to tackle the challenges of climate change. He expressed these views while presiding over the meeting of National Coordination Committee (NCC) on Floods here. Minister for Information Senator Shibli Faraz, Minister… Continue reading PM for better coordination among all federal, provincial institutions to tackle challenges of climate change

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Centre’s share in Karachi package Rs 611b, efforts to mislead masses not to succeed: Shibli

Senator Shibli Faraz, Federal Minister for Information and Broadcasting addressing a press conference in Islamabad on September 7, 2020.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP):Minister for Information and Broadcasting Senator Shibli Faraz Monday said Prime Minister Imran Khan had announced the Karachi Transformation Plan sincerely but the Sindh chief minister created confusion about it, however the efforts to mislead the masses would not succeed. The Sindh government, he said, claimed that only Rs 300 billion was… Continue reading Centre’s share in Karachi package Rs 611b, efforts to mislead masses not to succeed: Shibli

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Commissioner Lahore holds meeting with DG, SBP

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sep 07 (APP): Commissioner Lahore Division Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman had a meeting with Director General Sports Punjab Adnan Arshad Aulakh at National Hockey Stadium here on Monday. During the meeting, Zulfiqar Ahmed Ghumman and Adnan Arshad Aulakh discussed holding of various sports events and decided to hold mega sports events in… Continue reading Commissioner Lahore holds meeting with DG, SBP

Hafeez Shaikh appreciates strong performance of PSX

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Advisor to Prime Minister on Finance and Revenue, Dr. Abdul Hafeez Shaikh Monday appreciated the strong performance of the Pakistan Stock Exchange (PSX) and congratulated it on being named the best performing market in Asia. The advisor was speaking at PSX gong ceremony to mark the successful book building and listing… Continue reading Hafeez Shaikh appreciates strong performance of PSX

NPMC directs province, ICT to take proactive measures for price control

Special Secretary Finance Mr. Mohsin Mushtaq Chandna chairing meeting of the National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) to discuss the price trend of essential food items in Islamabad on September 07, 2020.

ISLAMABAD, Sep 07 (APP): The National Price Monitoring Committee (NPMC) here Monday directed all provincial governments and Islamabad Capital Territory (ICT) administration to take proactive measures to control the undue price hike of essential items. The NPMC meeting was held under the Chairmanship of Special Finance Secretary, Mohsin Mushtaq Chandna to discuss the price trend… Continue reading NPMC directs province, ICT to take proactive measures for price control

Dawood greets Australian inventors for making investment in Pakistan

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): Advisor to the Prime Minister on Commerce and Investment Abdul Razak Dawood Monday hailed the Australian inventors to make investment in different sectors of Pakistan. A delegation of Fortescue Metals Group Limited, headed by the Chairman of the group, Andrew Forrest, visited the Board of Investment (BOI) here, said a press… Continue reading Dawood greets Australian inventors for making investment in Pakistan

Supreme Court dismisses petition against PCB

By Sohail Ali LAHORE, Sept 07 (APP): Justice Mushir Alam of the honourable Supreme Court on Monday dismissed a chamber appeal against the Pakistan Cricket Board in the Pakistan Super League live-streaming matter. The appeal was filed by former Islamabad Cricket Association President Shakeel Sheikh and former PCB BoG member Nauman Butt on 2nd June… Continue reading Supreme Court dismisses petition against PCB

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Sajid Ali Khan wins 38km Defense Day Cycle Race

PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP): Sajid Ali Khan lifted the trophy after recording 44 minutes and 29sec by winning the 38km Defence Day Cycling Race held here on the Northern Bypass on Monday. Member Provincial Assembly Somi Falak Niaz was the chief guest. President of Pakistan Cycling Federation Syed Azhar Ali Shah, Provincial Cycling Association President… Continue reading Sajid Ali Khan wins 38km Defense Day Cycle Race

Women Junior, Senior Squash from Sept 11: Qamar Zaman

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PESHAWAR, Sep 07 (APP): President Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Squash Association Qamar Zaman Monday said that Junior and Senior Girls Squash Championships would be held at Qamar Zaman Squash Complex from September 11. He said squash, along with other sports have badly been affected by the coronavirus. “We are trying to hold as many competitions as possible… Continue reading Women Junior, Senior Squash from Sept 11: Qamar Zaman

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President urges foreign investors to benefit from Pakistan’s liberal investment regime

APP70-07 ISLAMABAD: September 07 - An Australian delegation led by Andrew Forrest, Chairman of the Fortescue Metals Group called on President Dr. Arif Alvi at Aiwan-e-Sadr. APP

ISLAMABAD, Sep 7 (APP): President Dr. Arif Alvi on Monday said that Pakistan had adopted a very liberal and investment friendly policy and foreign investors needed to benefit from the liberal investment regime. He said that the investment policy had been designed in a manner to provide a comprehensive framework for creating conducive business environment… Continue reading President urges foreign investors to benefit from Pakistan’s liberal investment regime

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